Career Education Sessions

Students will be able to:

• Understand how interests and strengths factor into major choice
• Identify their core values in order to evaluate meaningful career choices
• Explore the relationship between majors and careers
• Locate resources available for occupational research

Students will be able to:

• Conduct initial occupational research using O*Net Online
• Use Career Insights and Indeed.com to find regional, real-time career information
• Describe the benefits of informational interviews and job shadowing

Students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and benefits of informational interviews
• Make a proper request for an informational interview
• Prepare questions to ask during an informational interview
• Follow up appropriately to an informational interview

Students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of internships and the different types possible
• Use multiple resources and strategies to find internships
• Discover techniques for marketing oneself
• Understand the importance of professional communication and behavior while interning

Students will be able to:

• Describe the categories of information to include on a resume
• Create accomplishment statements to describe experiences
• Develop a resume using employer-preferred formats and guidelines

Students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of a cover letter and proper format
• Create a “hook” and effectively communicate interest in the organization
• Illustrate skills through stories and develop a confident conclusion

Students will be able to:

• Understand key differences between resumes and CVs and when to use which
• Showcase undergraduate research and other experiences
• Use categories not commonly included on business resumes

Students will be able to…

• Find key information about an organization through the company website
• Use varied resources to discover organizational mission, values, and culture
• Discuss organizational knowledge with prospective employers and ask pertinent questions

Students will be able to…

• Identify professional competencies valued by employers
• Describe ways to develop needed competencies
• Write compelling accomplishment statements on a resume
• Utilize the STAR method to illustrate competencies during an interview

Students will be able to…

• Prepare for a professional interview, including attire and navigating virtual settings
• Use strategies, like the STAR technique, to prepare for behavioral interview questions
• Follow up appropriately after an interview

Students will be able to…

• Utilize resources to identify reasonable starting salaries by profession and location
• Consider benefits and other perks when evaluating a job offer
• Advocate for themselves professionally during the salary negotiation process

Students will be able to…

• Evaluate legitimate versus superficial reasons to pursue a graduate program
• Identify potential timelines for graduate school, including pursuing professional experience or a gap year program before applying
• Outline next steps in beginning the application process

Students will be able to…

• Understand the benefits of considering and applying to multiple programs
• Evaluate graduate school programs based on important criteria such as, accreditation, faculty and career outcomes
• Capably compare tuition, scholarships, assistantships, and grant opportunities

Students will be able to…

• Recognize positive and negative behaviors on social media that impact their marketability
• Create a LinkedIn profile and begin connecting with peers and professionals
• Understand the benefits and uses of a professional social media account

Students will be able to…

• Create a professional introduction
• Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication when meeting professionals
• Describe the value of involvement in professional organizations

Students will be able to…

• Identify the key components of quality graduate school application essays
• Develop ideas for content
• Locate resources to help them in their process

Students will be able to:

• Understand what constitutes professional behavior
• Communicate professionally on the job
• Seek and receive feedback
• Set goals and earn support for professional development